Massage applicator

Abstract

A massage applicator for massaging cream-type fluids into the skin, provided with an end wall with a massage region, on which massage elevations are provided. The end wall is penetrated by at least one outlet channel for the cream-type fluid. The massage applicator is provided with suitable markings in the massage region for measuring the fluid to be used, the applicator is provided with a cover which can be blocked in an open position and/or secured in a closed position, and an assembly of two valves is used in order to secure against unintentional discharge.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A device for massaging in and dispensing cream-type fluids, the device comprising
 massage applicator having an end wall with a massage region, massage elevations provided on the massage region, 
 the end wall being penetrated by at least one outlet channel for dispensing the cream-type fluid, 
 the massage applicator having a base, of the end wall with the massage region and the outlet channel being provided on the base, 
 the massage applicator having has a hinged lid configured to be pivotable via a hinge provided at a side of the massage region, the hinged lid being pivotable between a closed state, the hinged lid in the closed state covering the massage region, and an opened state, the hinged lid in the opened state exposing the massage region, and the massage applicator having 
 at least one latching edge provided on the hinged lid and on the base, respectively, the latching edges being arranged such that, when the hinged lid is opened, the latching edges come into contact with one another and, when an opening movement of the hinged lid is continued, snap together or jam together such that the hinged lid is locked in the opened state. 
 
     
     
       2. The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein
 the hinged lid is pivotable through at least 150°, between the closed state and the opened state. 
 
     
     
       3. The device as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a fluid reservoir for storing the cream-type fluid before discharge from the outlet channel, the massage applicator being connected to the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
       4. A device for massaging in and dispensing cream-type fluids, the device comprising a
 massage applicator having an end wall with a massage region, massage elevations provided on the end wall, 
 the end wall being penetrated by at least one outlet channel for dispensing the cream-type fluid, 
 the massage applicator having a base, the end wall with the massage region and the outlet channel being is provided on the base, and 
 the massage applicator having a hinged lid configured to be pivotable via a hinge device provided at a side of the massage region, the hinged lid being pivotable between a closed state, the hinged lid in the closed state covering the massage region, and an opened state, the hinged lid in the opened state exposing the massage region, the hinge device having at least two connecting bridges between the base and the hinged lid, wherein a first connecting bridge of the at least two connecting bridges is articulated such that the first connecting bridge is pivotable about different bending axes on a side of the base and on a side of the hinged lid, and the bending axes of the first connecting bridge are not aligned coaxially with a bending axis of a second connecting bridge of the at least two connecting bridges, such that, depending on an opening angle, the hinged lid is subjected to force in a direction of the closed state or a pivoted end position, and 
 the first connecting bridge has a bent shape permitting elastic elongation of the first connecting bridge by at least 10% without plastic deformation of the first connecting bridge. 
 
     
     
       5. The device as claimed in  claim 4 , comprising at least one of the following:
 at least one end of the first connecting bridge makes a transition in a connecting region, starting from a bend in the first connecting bridge, in an aligned manner into a lateral wall of the base and/or of the hinged lid, wherein mechanical decoupling is produced by at least one lateral release cut in the connecting region between the connecting bridge and sections of the lateral wall which are adjacent in the circumferential direction; 
 the bent shape of the first connecting bridge comprises, at opposite ends, bending sections with an inner radius of curvature of at least 0.3 mm, by which the first connecting bridge makes a transition in an aligned manner into a lateral wall of the base and/or of the hinged lid; 
 a plurality of connecting bridges is provided in the manner of the first connecting bridge, and are arranged on both sides with respect to the second connecting bridge; and 
 the second connecting bridge is formed by a hinge arranged in a stationary manner both with respect to the base and with respect to the hinged lid. 
 
     
     
       6. The device as claimed in  claim 4 , further comprising a fluid reservoir for storing the cream-type fluid before discharge from the outlet channel, the massage applicator being connected to the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
       7. A device for massaging in and dispensing cream-type fluids, the device comprising a
 massage applicator having an end wall with a massage region, massage elevations provided on the massage region, 
 the end wall being penetrated by at least one outlet channel for dispensing the cream-type fluid, 
 the massage applicator having a base, the end wall with the outlet channel being provided on the base, 
 the massage applicator having a hinged lid configured to be pivotable via a hinge provided at side of the massage region between a closed state, the hinged lid in the closed state covering the massage region, and an open state, the hinged lid in the open state exposing the massage region, and 
 a child safety mechanism for fixing the hinged lid in the closed state, 
 the child safety mechanism having, on the base and on the hinged lid, locking elements engaged with one another in a locking position to prevent the hinged lid from being swung open, and 
 the child safety mechanism has at least two release surfaces for manual actuation, the at least two release surfaces being spaced apart from one another and operatively connected to one of the locking elements such that an application of force to both of the release surfaces takes place simultaneously with a displacement of the locking elements relative to one another, thereby enabling the hinged lid to be swung open. 
 
     
     
       8. The device as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein
 the hinged lid has a lateral surface, on which lateral surface the locking element of the hinged lid and the hinge are provided opposite one another, and 
 the hinge is spaced apart from the massage region by at least 5 mm relative to a central axis of the massage applicator. 
 
     
     
       9. The device as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein
 the hinged lid and the base each have a lateral surface, the lateral surfaces being designed to be in alignment with one another, at least in a partial region, and 
 adjacent to the release surfaces on the lateral surface of the hinged lid, depressions are provided in the lateral surface of the base, in the region of which depressions the lateral surface of the base is set back or interrupted with respect to the lateral surface of the hinged lid. 
 
     
     
       10. The device as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein
 the hinged lid and the base each have a lateral surface, the lateral surfaces being designed to be in alignment with one another, at least in a partial region, 
 the lateral surfaces merge in at least one partial region into outer end faces that face one another, 
 wherein a distance of between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm remains between the outer end faces in a predominant part of the outer end faces, and elevations are provided at least on one outer end face, in the region of which elevations the outer end faces rest against one another. 
 
     
     
       11. The device as claimed in  claim 7 , further comprising a fluid reservoir for storing the cream-type fluid before discharge from the outlet channel, the massage applicator being connected to the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
       12. A device for massaging in and dispensing cream-type fluids, the device comprising a
 massage applicator having an end wall with a massage region, massage elevations provided on the massage region, 
 the end wall being penetrated by at least one outlet channel for dispensing the cream-type fluid, 
 the massage applicator having a base, the end wall with the outlet channel being is provided on the base, 
 the massage applicator having a hinged lid configured for pivoting via a hinge provided at a side of the massage region between a closed state, the hinged lid in the closed state covering the massage region, and an opened state, the hinged lid in the opened state exposing the massage region, 
 the massage applicator having an outlet valve formed by a first valve pin, arranged on an inside of the outlet channel, an inlet into the outlet channel and openable via an excess pressure in a valve chamber below the end wall, wherein the excess pressure lifts the end wall relative to the first valve pin, and 
 a second valve pin provided on the hinged lid in a region of the outlet channel, the second valve pin, together with an outlet of the outlet channel, forming a blocking valve, the blocking valve closing when the hinged lid is closed, at least when the end wall is lifted relative to the first valve pin by excess pressure. 
 
     
     
       13. The device as claimed in  claim 12 ,
 wherein the outlet valve and the blocking valve are configured such that, when the hinged lid is closed and there is no excess pressure in the valve chamber, the outlet valve and the blocking valve clamp the end wall therebetween. 
 
     
     
       14. The device as claimed in  claim 12 ,
 wherein the second valve pin has a shape tapering in a direction of the outlet channel, and 
 the second valve pin has, at a distal end, a cross-sectional area which is smaller than an outlet-side opening of the outlet channel, such that a distal end of the second valve pin is arranged in the outlet channel when the hinged lid is closed. 
 
     
     
       15. The device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein
 the outlet channel has an outlet-side opening surrounded by a raised sealing bead. 
 
     
     
       16. The device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein
 opening of the outlet valve takes place primarily by elastic deformation of the end wall. 
 
     
     
       17. The device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein
 the hinged lid comprises polypropylene. 
 
     
     
       18. The device as claimed in  claim 12 , further comprising a fluid reservoir for storing the cream-type fluid before discharge from the outlet channel, the massage applicator being connected to the fluid reservoir.